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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.34, 914.90 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.34, 914.90 and 583.86 is: 880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.34 : 914.90 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.34/914.90 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.34x = 914.90 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.34x = 534,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,170.59/606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.98

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